Palms To Be a Part of America's Party
Glittering Fireworks and Drone Display to Take Center Stage as Las Vegas Rings in 2026
Las Vegas will dazzle with a first-of-its-kind drone show synchronized with spectacular fireworks from 10 of the city’s resorts, while festive experiences take place across the destination in celebration of New Year’s Eve.
Those who won’t be in Vegas to ring in 2026 can catch Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough as they take over the city for "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" live on ABC beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Sky-High Celebrations
Las Vegas will ring in the new year with an extraordinary aerial celebration that combines a synchronized drone light spectacular, a fireworks show launched from iconic Strip and city rooftops, and a live countdown on Sphere’s Exosphere.
For the first time on New Year’s Eve, 600 cutting-edge UVAs will take to the Las Vegas sky in perfect harmony with the fireworks, delivering a multi-media performance designed to elevate the countdown to new heights. The drones will take off from the Las Vegas Event Plaza (located across from Wynn Las Vegas).
Presented by Fireworks by Grucci, the eight-minute pyrotechnic show will launch from 10 rooftop locations across the Strip and beyond creating an intricate, choreographed sequence set to a custom soundtrack featuring classic and contemporary rock anthems. The performance includes creative designs and special features with increased power and noise from salute barrages and rapid-fire aerial shells to fully embrace the “Rock” theme.
Throughout the show, the synchronized drone show will complement the fireworks with dynamic, illuminated scenes in the sky, enhancing the visual storytelling and building to a dramatic patriotic finale. The performance will welcome 2026 and honor the start of America’s 250th anniversary year, ending in Grucci’s signature Titanium Grand Finale.
Street traffic on the Strip from Tropicana to Spring Mountain Boulevard will be closed, giving guests ample space to take in the show from every angle.
For those celebrating 2026 downtown, Fremont Street Experience presents its New Year’s Eve event, Countdown Under The Canopy™, hosted by Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley. Guests can enjoy performances from Robin Thicke, CeeLo Green, Common Kings, Chingy, Pertinence, and Sammy Johnson across multiple stages, capped by a midnight fireworks display from Plaza Hotel & Casino.
Fireworks locations include:
- ARIA Resort & Casino
- Caesars Palace
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
- Palms Casino Resort
- Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
- Plaza Hotel & Casino
- Resorts World Las Vegas
- The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower
- TI – Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
- The Venetian Resort Las Vegas